A hunch
Gracie pushed through the doors with renewed determination, convinced the man hadn’t gone far. Her thoughts kept circling back to one spot—a small, hidden garden tucked behind the hospital, often forgotten, a place where anyone seeking quiet could retreat. It was a gamble, but her instincts screamed it was the right direction, and she had to be sure.
A Hunch
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Police blockade
As she rushed outside, flashing lights and chaos greeted her. Three police cars stood guard, officers moving swiftly to secure the area. Word of the man’s disappearance had already reached them, and they were taking charge. But Gracie couldn’t stop—not when she was so close to following her lead. She slipped past the blockade, eyes locked on the path ahead.
Police Blockade